Memorial

St. Mary the Virgin Church - WW2

Source: Copyright Mark Newton

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Current Location

St. Mary the Virgin Church, Church Lane, Stoneleigh, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV8 3DN, England

SP 3302172599

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 51919
Description: Wall mounted copper backplate supporting a plaque enclosed by a silver coloured metal frame decorated with raised laurel and oak leaves plus acorns, all between beaded borders. In each corner, a raised badge of silver on blue enamel comprises - Top left : A fouled anchor and crown. Bottom left : RAF Badge and crown. Top right : Crown on light blue ground. Bottom right : Naval crown. Centre of upper border : Circular badge with a red cross of St. George on a white ground. Centre of lower border : Circular raised badge of a silver tudor rose.
Inscription: TO THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD / IN MEMORY OF / HUMPHREY DESMOND COOKE / WING COMMANDER R.A.F. / JOHN COPLAND ARIS / ABLE SEAMAN H.M.S. NIGERIA / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND COUNTRY / 1939 -1945 / ON CONVOY TO MALTA / AUGUST 12TH 1942 FLYING OVER BREMEN / JUNE 25TH 1942

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 2
Died: 2
Information shown: Rank, service, forenames, surname, manner of death, place of death, date of death

Frame

Made from: Silver

Condition: Good

Backboard

Height: 310 mm

Width: 350 mm

Made from: Copper

Condition: Good